(Flash Review)
I watched this as I heard it won an Oscar for best cinematography. Going into it with zero expectations I was obviously impressed with its careful consideration for every shot, lighting, music score and color palette as a very early Technicolor film. I keep forgetting this was 1947; wow. The story is a slow burn and not one that would peak much interest which is Nuns setting up a new convent located on a massive cliff on Mopu in the Himalayas. This is quite a psychological story with these four nuns trying to get things established and running and their struggles with blending into the established cultures as well their faith when certain temptations present themselves. The story turns from calm to incredibly and eerily intense while properly utilizing their unique location. This is not for everyone yet those who give it a shot can soak in the cinematography while waiting for the slow burn story to eventually unfold.
I watched this as I heard it won an Oscar for best cinematography. Going into it with zero expectations I was obviously impressed with its careful consideration for every shot, lighting, music score and color palette as a very early Technicolor film. I keep forgetting this was 1947; wow. The story is a slow burn and not one that would peak much interest which is Nuns setting up a new convent located on a massive cliff on Mopu in the Himalayas. This is quite a psychological story with these four nuns trying to get things established and running and their struggles with blending into the established cultures as well their faith when certain temptations present themselves. The story turns from calm to incredibly and eerily intense while properly utilizing their unique location. This is not for everyone yet those who give it a shot can soak in the cinematography while waiting for the slow burn story to eventually unfold.